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Study reveals key protein that helps prevent excessive bone loss in osteop
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Osteoporosis, a disorder characterised by porous and weak bones, is a major hazard to skeletal health. As the foundation of the human body, bones provide critical structural support. When bone mass decreases, it not only weakens this support but also lowers general function, resulting in a l
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Study finds novel therapeutic avenues in bone repair
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Birmingham researchers have proven PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) has potential as a novel therapy for osteoporosis and other illnesses that entail bone loss, with specific advantages over conventional medications.
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Researchers provide new understanding on bone diseases
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a recent study published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology, Prof. Hayata and Yasuhiro Arasaki from TUS tackled these knowledge gaps.
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Researchers give more insight into bone diseases
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Diseases affecting the bones and joints are becoming more widespread in today's elderly populations. For example, in Japan alone, approximately 12 million people suffer from osteoporosis, a disorder that significantly weakens and fragilizes bones. Understanding the biological processes invol
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Experts Urge for Preventive Lifestyle and Awareness on Treatment Options a
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 26: The experts at the Osteoporosis Awareness Summit observed that osteoporosis is a public health emergency, however early screening and preventive lifestyle can help in proactive management and effective treatment.
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Robotic pill safely delivers injectable osteoporosis drug, finds study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found a proven and effective osteoporosis medication, which is currently only available as an injection, can now be administered orally via a novel robotic pill.
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Researchers find how hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral d
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As the population ages, there is a growing emphasis on bone health and fracture prevention in order to retain mobility. According to a new study, several forms of hormone therapy boost lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women and protect against bone loss even when hor
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Leaders with low self-esteem are likely to create 'toxic' stress at work:
Updated : 3 years ago IST
There is a mountain of evidence indicating stress is a primary cause of common and fatal diseases such as heart attacks, diabetes, asthma, cancer, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, memory loss, and premature ageing.
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Air pollution speeds bone loss from osteoporosis: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Elevated levels of air pollutants are associated with bone damage among postmenopausal women, according to new research led by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The effects were most evident on the lumbar spine, with nitrous oxides twice as damaging to the ar
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Osteoporosis screening lags behind other disorders: Research
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent perspective piece published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, osteoporosis screening and treatment lags behind other diseases, resulting in significant morbidity, death, and economic implications.
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Osteoporosis treatment may also protect against pneumonia
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A recent study found that nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs) such as alendronate, which are widely used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, are linked with lower risks of pneumonia and of dying from pneumonia. The results are published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Research: Hip fractures will double worldwide by 2050
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Austin (Texas) [US], September 10 (ANI): According to a new study led by experts at the University of Hong Kong, osteoporotic hip fracture, already a risky and crippling issue for elderly men and women globally, is poised to worsen as the population ages and becomes more feeble. According to
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